GIGS IN MANCHESTER
GIGS IN MANCHESTER
Most Popular Gigs in Manchester
Queen of the Night - A Tribute to Whitney Houston
Manchester Opera House
Fri 26 Jun 2026 - Fri 2 Apr 2027
What's Love Got To Do With It - A Tribute to Tina Turner
Lowry
Wed 27 May 2026 - Thu 21 Jan 2027
Candlelight - Hans Zimmer's Best Works
Manchester Cathedral
Thu 18 Jun - Fri 7 Aug 2026
Fleetwood Bac - The Fleetwood Mac Tribute Show
The Met
Sat 16 May - Sat 17 Oct 2026
Saint Etienne
New Century, Manchester
Tuesday 15 September 2026
One of Britains's most enduring and endearing bands of recent times. Often described as a sixties-inspired 90s dance band, Saint Etienne encompass many influences and deliver sublime and soulful pop songs - from the anthemic UK Top 20 hits ...Liam Bailey
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Tuesday 15 September 2026
Noted for his soul, reggae, and blues-influenced vocal style, Nottingham singer Liam Bailey is perhaps best known for his collaborations with Chase & Status, performing around the world with the drum and bass duo since 2010. He co-wrote and...
Spiritbox
Co-op Live, Manchester
Wednesday 16 September 2026
The Canadian metal outfit fronted by vocalist Courtney LaPlante showcase the fluidity that is inherent in heavy music, ranging from atmospheric to industrial, reaching UK no.19 with their dubut album in 2021. ...James B Partridge - Primary School Bangers
King George's Hall, Blackburn
Wednesday 16 September 2026
Join James B. Partridge for an evening of pure nostalgia, stepping back in time with some joyous singalong tunes to take you back to your Primary School days. You won't have to sit cross legged on the school hall floor, but you will be enco...King King
Gorilla, Manchester
Wednesday 16 September 2026
Right now, King King are a band breaking into a swagger. There's no denying the momentum of the Glasgow rockers saluted as "the best blues-rock band in the world" (Blues Rock Review). But for Alan Nimmo (vocals/guitar), Zander Greenshields ...John Bramwell (I Am Kloot)
The Met, Bury
Wednesday 16 September 2026
The songwriter and frontman of Manchester three-piece, I Am Kloot also possesses an enviable back catalogue as a solo artist - previously known around his hometown as Johnny Dangerously - and continues to work on new material under the guis...Marillion
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Thursday 17 September 2026
For many years Marillion have enjoyed a unique relationship with their fans. In the late 1990s Marillion's US fans sponsored an entire US tour following an appeal and the band responded by creating the very first rock 'n' roll website in th...Boyband in the Buff starring Gareth Gates
The Albert Halls, Bolton
Thursday 17 September 2026
Get ready to scream like it's 1999! Boyband in the Buff is the ultimate throwback concert - starring pop heartthrob Gareth Gates and a cast of ripped and ridiculously talented performers. With nothing but harmonies, dance moves, and a whole...
Mull Historical Society
Hallé St Peter's, Manchester
Thursday 17 September 2026
Following on from the critical and commercial success of the previous record, In My Mind There?s A Room, Colin MacIntyre ? AKA Mull Historical Society ? will return this year with another literary inspired marvel. Due for release on 29 May ...Richard Spaven
Band On The Wall, Manchester
Thursday 17 September 2026
Richard Spaven stands as one of the defining rhythmic voices of the past two decades, shaping the space where jazz, hip hop, club culture and drum and bass intersect. His technical fluency and electronic sensibility have helped redefine mod...
The Meteors
Holy Diver, Stockport
Thursday 17 September 2026
The F*kn Meteors make a triumphant return to the Holy Diver Stage this September for a star studded show, bringing out some amazing Special Support...Lost In Music - One Night at the Disco
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Friday 18 September 2026
Get ready to recreate the Magical 70's and let us take you on a musical journey straight to the heart of Disco!Relive some of the greatest songs of all time from artists such as Donna Summer, Gloria Gaynor, Earth, Wind & Fire, Sister Sledge...KI/KI
Depot Mayfield, Manchester
Friday 18 September 2026
Amsterdam house sensation Kiki Wesselo blends classic 90s trance with acid techno. Performing at the biggest dance festivals in Europe, in 2025, her track What's A Girl to Do in '25 landed at number 1 on The X Vibe 's Dance 15 , an annual c...The Magic of Motown
The Albert Halls, Bolton
Friday 18 September 2026
Get ready for all the hits, glittering costumes, dazzling dance routines and outstanding musicianship in this breath-taking live concert spectacular. You will be going Loco down in Acapulco as we take you back down memory lane with all the ...The Big Indie Fest
O2 Ritz, Manchester
Friday 18 September 2026
Brace yourself for 4 hours of tribute bangers from your favourite indie legends as a live band, DJs and performers perform music from the likes of Arctic Monkeys, Sam Fender, The Killers, The 1975, Kasabian and many more. Belt your heart ou...Coldplace - Tribute to Coldplay
St Helens Theatre Royal, St Helens
Friday 18 September 2026
The World's Leading Tribute to Coldplay is a stunning live concert performance, celebrating the music of one of the most successful bands of all time. The only tribute to have worked for Coldplay, this outstanding band leads you through all...Xandria
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Friday 18 September 2026
German symphonic metal icon Marco Heubaum marks a steadfast return with more facets than ever and a new line-up of his band, Xandria, which has given them their first ever Top 10 album in their home country, and their biggest commercial suc...Mark Chadwick (Levellers)
St Mary's Chambers, Rossendale
Friday 18 September 2026
One of the UK's most successful songwriters, Mark Chadwick has scored fourteen Top 40 chart singles and twelve Top 40 albums (including a Number 1) as part of The Levellers, the band he has fronted for over 25 years. Still going strong,...The Dear Hunter
Gorilla, Manchester
Friday 18 September 2026
It's been almost a decade since Casey Crescenzo brought The Dear Hunter - both the band and the character of the same name - to life with his 2006 debut full-length, Act I: The Lake South, The River North. Although it was evident from his s...The Surfrajettes
The Bread Shed, Manchester
Friday 18 September 2026
The Surfrajettes are a Tarantino-inspired four-piece instrumental combo from Toronto, Canada. Since forming in late 2015, the band has charmed audiences with their clever mix of psychedelic rock and reverb-drenched surf music, sky-high beeh...Maya Lane
Gullivers, Manchester
Friday 18 September 2026
Maya Lane is a singer-songwriter from London. She is emotionally mature beyond her years and a natural storyteller. Her Pop Country/Folk style draws influences from the likes of Fleetwood Mac, Kacey Musgraves, HAIM and Joni Mitchell. In her...
THE SURFRAJETTES - The Bread Shed Manchester
The Bread Shed, Manchester
Friday 18 September 2026
The 'Party Across the Pond' TourPsychedelic surf rock from Canada...Arctic Manckeys: a tribute to the Arctic Monkeys
Fatbird, Wigan
Friday 18 September 2026
They're back and better than ever this September at Fatbird The Arctic Monkeys tribute, Arctic Manckeys, play all your favourite hits live....MORA & The Fabulous Wonderfuls (full band)
The Spinning Top, Stockport
Friday 18 September 2026
MORA is coming back to The Spinning Top, with the FULL BAND in tow including George Borowskisupport from The Simon Hopper Band...Mora And The Fabulous Wonderful's
The Spinning Top, Stockport
Friday 18 September 2026
Mora and The Fabulous Wonderfuls are a dynamic duo / band from Manchester, known for their unique blend of righteous anger and soul-lifting songs. Mora, the lead vocalist, was always destined to be a performer, and she has gathered a talent...Queen of the Night - A Tribute to Whitney Houston
Manchester Opera House, Manchester
Saturday 19 September 2026
Queen Of The Night - A Tribute to Whitney Houston returns in 2026 for another show-stopping celebration, following sold-out tours across the UK, including an arena tour and iconic venues such as the Royal Albert Hall and The London Palladiu...Death Cab For Cutie
O2 Victoria Warehouse, Manchester
Saturday 19 September 2026
Combining sensitive songwriting, memorable melodies, and the rich, wistful vocal tone of its leader Ben Gibbard, Seattle's Death Cab for Cutie quickly rose from a low-key solo project to become one of the definitive indie bands of the 2000s...Ward Thomas
Aviva Studios, Manchester
Saturday 19 September 2026
One of the first genuine major British Country acts, twin sisters Catherine and Lizzy Ward Thomas from Hampshire, can boast a UK no.1 in the main album charts among other Top 10 entries. As young females who have fought their own way to suc...VUKOVI
O2 Ritz, Manchester
Saturday 19 September 2026
Scottish pop-rock outfit Vukovi (which means "wolves" in Serbian) demand your attention with songs taking in themes of individuality, drug abuse, depression and suicide. ...Live/Wire - The AC/DC Show
Waterside, Manchester
Saturday 19 September 2026
Live/Wire is the AC/DC Show. The hugely successful and unique six-man tribute to rock music's greatest band, AC/DC - complete with cannons, a wall of Marshalls and over two hours of High Voltage Rock 'n' Roll, in a show critically acclaimed...Mike Dawes
The Stoller Hall, Manchester
Saturday 19 September 2026
Heavily influenced by folk, pop, and rock music, Surrey fingerstyle guitar player Mike Dawes is hailed as one of the world's finest modern acoustic guitar players. He was voted 'Best Acoustic Guitarist in the World' by Total Guitar Magazine...Death or Glory - Tribute to The Clash
Warrington Irish Club, Warrington
Saturday 19 September 2026
Formed on International Clash Day in 2023, Manchester-based tribute band provide a young and energetic stage show, delivering a near like-for-like night of live music that is as close to the intensity of The Clash as you can get. With a lo...Finley Quaye
The Nia Centre (NIAMOS), Manchester
Saturday 19 September 2026
MOBO and BRIT award-winning artist Finley Quaye scored international success with the double-Platinum selling 1997 album "Maverick A Strike". The Edinburgh-born, Manchester-raised soul and reggae singer made his recording debut in 1995 on A...Gutalax - Manchester
The Bread Shed, Manchester
Saturday 19 September 2026
Gutalax, Basement Torture Killings & Coprocephalic Mutation at The Bread Shed...
ABBA DIVAZ - An Abba Tribute
George Lawton Hall, Oldham
Saturday 19 September 2026
Take a chance on us and join us for an evening of ABBA CLASSICS performed LIVE in this fabulous venue...Stax of Soul. Live at Empire Rochdale
Empire Rochdale, Rochdale
Saturday 19 September 2026
Stax of Soul tap into deep grooves and raw emotion, rolling out a set steeped in vintage soul, tight rhythms and sweat-soaked dancefloor...David Essex
Manchester Opera House, Manchester
Sunday 20 September 2026
Singer, composer, and actor David Essex OBE has announced a major 21-date nationwide tour for September 2026 titled 'Thanks for the Memories 'to celebrate his monumental career. First shooting to fame when he was chosen for the role of Jesu...Go Your Own Way - A Tribute to Fleetwood Mac
